Practical Completion Inspection (PCI)
Builder-Grade Handover Inspections for a Defect-Free New Home
A Practical Completion Inspection is the final and most important quality check before you take possession of your newly built home. BuildaCheck conducts PCI inspections with builder-level expertise, ensuring every defect, omission, and non-compliant item is identified before you make your final payment.
Scope
What a PCI Inspection Covers
- NCC and Australian Standards compliance
- Workmanship defects across all trades
- Incomplete or missing items
- Cosmetic defects within tolerance guidelines
- Doors, windows, cabinetry, tiling, flooring, paintwork
- Plumbing fixtures, drainage, tapware, appliances
- Electrical fixtures, switches, lighting, safety elements
- Roofing, gutters, downpipes, external finishes
- Functionality checks (opening, closing, alignment, operation)
- Safety hazards and non-compliant installations
Why It Matters
Why This Inspection Matters
The PCI stage is your last opportunity to ensure the builder delivers the home to the standard you paid for.
- Identify defects before handover
- Ensure compliance with NCC and contract specifications
- Avoid disputes by having clear, documented evidence
- Prevent costly post-handover repairs
- Hold the builder accountable with a structured defect list
Your Report
What You Receive
- Comprehensive defect list with photos
- Standards references for non-compliant items
- Rectification instructions written in builder-readable language
- Trade-specific categorisation
- Severity and urgency classification
- Follow-up list for builder accountability
- 24–48 hour turnaround
Ideal For
Who This Is For
- Clients building a new home
- House & land package buyers
- Custom home builds
- Townhouse and unit developments
- Anyone preparing for final handover
Enhance Your Inspection
Optional Add-Ons
- Moisture mapping
- Thermal imaging
- Drone roof inspection
Your Protection
How This Protects You
- Your home meets the standard you paid for
- Defects are identified before handover
- You avoid disputes and delays
- You receive a home that is safe, compliant, and complete
- You enter handover with confidence, not uncertainty
Ready to Book?
Select your preferred time, provide property details, and we'll take care of the rest.